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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 23:47
I thought it was fabulous have seen all the shows and thought he made an effort to mix it up for the audience very good and well worth the money - venue I thought also was very good view good even from balcony and no queues for drinks or taxis on leaving
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 15:56
Might be worth giving woof a call as I saw the picture there yesterday but can't remember any details 050 3787486
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 08:20
I applied via Esta for a holiday last December, it states they are valid for 2 years does this mean for travel to a different location in us this summer I can just access application and change destination address? Anyone done this? no changes are required an esta is like the old visa waiver but electronic version, you can put in flight etc information but its optional. once you have an esta you can use for 2 years (or less if passport runs out) anywhere you go in the usa. Thanks BB one less job to do
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 07:32
Thanks from me too
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 18:24
I applied via Esta for a holiday last December, it states they are valid for 2 years does this mean for travel to a different location in us this summer I can just access application and change destination address? Anyone done this?
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 11:31
I didn't know about this until I read this thread and I've just an hour ago bought some in Spinneys no signs up or anything ??
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 11:29
I'm furious about the fact that we enrolled for UK curriculum with GCSE and A Level and now they have changed it without consultation to IGCSE, BTEC,IBCC and IB, how can they do that ? Exactly as they did with Wellington International on SZR!!
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 20:48
Ours has this year not sure why as don't recall it being the case in previous years. It's exam time though so if its a secondary school there will be someone there
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 18:27
Ours is 4/5 for half term then 6 for Islamic holiday scheduled
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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 17:01
If you google ib maths loads of stuff on there to wade through. Also magrudys on beach road may have books to purchase <em>edited by angela on 18/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 13:32
Do any of these Italians serve p@rk ladies?? Awkward husband alert:) Medzo does but I don't think as a main dish ie I had veal tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto the other night and they do a side dish of green beans with pancetta all very good <em>edited by angela on 18/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 09:25
SS you never did get back to me re maths tutor? I know my daughter has been going to her weakest subjects during study leave hence the TAXI imprint on my forehead lol Sorry I passed your email onto the tutor, maybe she was full or is not tutoring people from your daughter's school. No problem thanks for trying
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 07:27
The four schools I know of that offer AS are Dubai College, DESC. Jumeirah College and English College. The problem you will face is that conditional offers have already been made so I would presume you will be on wait lists dependant on results which as I'm sure you know are not due until 22 August. Can't speak for the other schools but Desc require 5XB and also criteria for each individual subject. Debentures are only for JESS and I think one of the American schools.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 20:53
Fabulous news
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 20:02
Second to last IB Diploma exam tomorrow morning. Anyone else with an offsprung who found today's Higher Level Chemistry well nigh impossible? My poor child was trying so hard not to cry that she left marks on her arms where she stuck her nails into them. And going back to an old argument, I really do think the relevant teachers should be there at the beginning and the end of external exams, even if it's their day off. We have paid the school for an entire term's teaching and the children have only been in school for lessons for two weeks, the rest has been study leave and sitting the exams. The exams are over next week and there is still another month of term left. I think the school and teachers owe this to their pupils. edited by simpleasabc on 16/05/2013 edited by simpleasabc on 16/05/2013 All the teachers I know are available for their students at the normal lesson time during their student's study break. All teacher's I know say only one or two students will show up during study leave. If students don't want to go into school during study leave to see their teacher then there is nothing that teacher can do for them before the actual test. SS you never did get back to me re maths tutor? I know my daughter has been going to her weakest subjects during study leave hence the TAXI imprint on my forehead lol
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 19:57
Ahhhh I really hope so got a tear in my eye now x
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 19:36
That was me who brought that up in Jan and got slated!! I still feel the same. We are 3 exams down 12 to go aaagghhhh ETA hadn't thought of last terms fees as waste of money but yes you are right <em>edited by angela on 16/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 12:25
Depends on many factors, ie rest before initial flight, whether there were extra flight deck, to allow inflight rest, time spent down route etc don't think it's a straightforward yes or no
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 17:28
DESC are looking for certain items see advert below The ICT Department's Appeal for your Old Tech! If you have any old mobile phones, laptops, desktops, games consoles or other devices that you no longer use or that do not work, we would be happy to take them off your hands! We want to build up a bank of old devices so students can take them apart and investigate the components. Any donations would be gratefully received! Deadline: end of term. Please remember to remove any sensitive data or valuable information.
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Latest post on 10 May 2013 - 06:19
Yes I did thanks someone is having him in a week or so! Still can't quite believe anyone would think this was a suitable gift but I suppose we are all different!
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 22:38
Cymraes I did not mean to make an issue of it purely to point out you now pay for extra help which could not previously be achieved so you cannot really compare the schools. One question, if you do not mind me asking, did previous school know of the diagnosis when you enrolled and if so how did they propose you went forward?
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 07:11
GEMS schools all the way - DS in year 10, wish we'd known in 2009 when we arrived he's had such a better education! He wasted 2 years at a non profit premium school who couldn't (ie wouldn't) help? Maybe when you are continually making this statement about your experience you should also mention each time that you now pay an additional 45,000 on top of your school fees for this better education!!! It would maybe give a more balanced perspective.
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 09:57
Light layers and an umbrella!
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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 07:37
Wish they had simply scheduled the concert for 10pm - but I guess if they had, most of the mums and kids wouldn't have shelled out for a ticket? Exactly what I'm getting at!
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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 07:33
I wonder why there was no support act? I think Done events knew he wouldn't be on till late hence their messages asking for patience etc earlier in the week. Seems as though the show started same time both nights - maybe that was always the plan?
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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 07:01
Thanks Zimbomum please let me know if your friend is interested.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 08:17
I'm sure I read somewhere its at age 15 they get treated as an adult in terms of the law.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:47
I know of someone whose child got into trouble for underage drinking etc and the father was made to sign something to say if they were caught again he would be fully responsible - whatever that would be! Child sent to boarding school pretty quickly
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 13:31
Just reread your message I presume you mean this provider works well when there are no problems? The one I use is normally very good and also has different location options.
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 13:24
Problems are due to the cable cut. If your Internet is with Etisalat they have re routed broadband to other cables but it means that your vpn will be restricted as Etisalat are only allowing you tube streaming and nothing else. Not the vpn providers fault I'm afraid. We use an excellent vpn provider with uk and USA servers but can't access uk ones at the moment due to the cable. Try www.viewtvabroad.com. They have 6 different servers in each country to choose from once you're set up so if one server is slow you can choose another. Oh great thanks for that saves me an online chat with them not really knowing what I'm talking about. Hope it gets sorted soon in the meantime will try your suggestion.
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 12:59
I can't see how it can be down to the cable issues as you tube without VPN works fine and speed test shows its up to more or less what we pay for - when VPN on it goes down to almost nothing - think I will email VPN company and ask - will report back if I find out anything
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 11:51
For some reason mine is much worse on a Sun and Mon. I find filmon is better or if BBC i just download. The streaming seems hit or miss. My DD's watched a whole episode of the Cube and it never buffered once, they went to watch the next one to see what happened and it just wouldn't stream for more than a few secs. Was your streaming ok until recently though? Funnily enough I find the adverts are worse can sometimes take 10 mins to buffer through them! <em>edited by angela on 05/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 11:15
On a similar note is anyone still having trouble streaming when vpn is on mine has been dreadful for a few weeks now
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Latest post on 30 March 2013 - 21:01
Hi SS I've emailed you too as Im also looking hope you don't mind
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 09:32
I liked it - amazing cold seafood selection. Beautiful room but music too loud so get an outside table I disagree music outside was worse as this is where the band was! They have been running a deal but think today is last day where you get free upgrade to next package - they didn't volunteer information though I had to ask as I had read it on website. Overall I enjoyed it for the price we paid
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 06:42
I think it was between the 2 one and only hotels ie marina to palm
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Latest post on 23 March 2013 - 13:09
A quick google search of penny board Dubai brings up options including an old thread on here from December
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 06:47
All you will need is a certificate from current school to say she has completed year 11. Your problem will be trying to find a place for sixth form as I think most cut off dates for applications have passed so you will probably be on a waiting list.
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 16:27
Of course you could always do medical test while she is in Dubai travel back to home country with her to bring it back or have her courier passport to you for renewal and courier it to her when done
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:13
Ok thanks it's not until next week but will give it a go
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 19:05
This is the standard uk curriculum for reception/fs2 just to give you an idea http://www.keystageplus.co.uk/Reception.pdf
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 09:05
I've never had a cat c ticket that says standby on it it always says confirmed under the flight number. Maybe check on trips the status of your booking.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 11:50
http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_faqs_school_fees_6135.aspx
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 14:33
I enquired about renewing my daughters pp using the one day service back in October and I was told the child had to be with you at the initial appointment - no way round this if the child is under 16. Appointment can only be made 2 weeks in advance <em>edited by angela on 22/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 21:40
Seems like you can use any cake tin. This is what I found when googling recently http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=HD9220%2F20&dct=FAQ&faqview=1&new_tmpl=1&refdisplay=AIRFRY_BEFORE_08&refnr=0084825&scy=SG&slg=ENG
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 13:50
We had our heart set on JC, and I never looked anywhere else - now I am looking furiously. What can other mums realistically recommend for high school for September 2013? DESC Applications for DESC have to be in by 1pm tomorrow 10 jan!
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 10:01
I was driving along Meydan Road yesterday and there were signs pointing down the road to the new cycling track up there saying burj khalifa parking - might be worth checking out what that was about
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 19:05
We moved from 'outstanding' gems school to Dess and the difference was unbelievable. Dess would be my choice
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 19:03
After many years here now I ask them to show me a selection of same bag in different qualities then you can see for yourself the difference and work out if you are prepared to pay what they are asking
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 12:35
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